Munak Canal road project to be extended up to Kashmere Gate with 4 km tunnel
According to officials, Delhi PWD has begun preparing a Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the extension plan.
Traffic has been stopped along the national highway.
IANS | May 20, 2022 8:45 am
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At least six workers are feared trapped in an under-construction tunnel along the Jammu-Srinagar national highway that collapsed on Friday in Jammu and Kashmir’s Ramban district, police sources said.
“At least six workers are feared trapped under the debris. Two workers have been rescued and shifted to hospital while others are missing,” sources added.
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Reports from the area said a massive rescue operation is underway at the site.
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Traffic has been stopped along the national highway.
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According to officials, Delhi PWD has begun preparing a Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the extension plan.
Life across Jammu division remained adversely affected for the 5th consecutive day on Saturday as the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway remained closed and due to damage caused to tracks, normal rail traffic is unlikely to be resumed soon.
The strategic Jammu-Srinagar national highway remained closed for the third consecutive day on Tuesday, and officials said it would take five more days to restore the highway.
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